to outwrestle

Examples

• All

• Despite his smaller size, he managed to outwrestle his larger opponent in the championship match.

• He wasn't scared of Koko because he could have easily outwrestled any gorilla; he was that badass.

  Blog text (11)

• Slightly built, she could beat him in a footrace but couldn't outwrestle him.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Next, he was outwrestled for three rounds by Anthony "Rumble" Johnson.

  Blog text (1)

• She was lean and lank, with wiry black hair, and could outwrestle just about anyone with her hairy arms.

  Fiction book (2000)

• He wasn't scared of Koko because he could have easily outwrestled any gorilla; he was that badass.

  Blog text (11)

• He outwrestled one of the UFC's finest wrestlers, dismantling Jon Fitch at UFC 87.

  Blog text (31)

• Since that highlight-reel moment, Garza's been in a tailspin, getting dominated by Dustin Poirier and then completely outwrestled by Dennis Bermudez in consecutive bouts.

  Blog text (26)

• She trained hard to outwrestle her rivals and secure a place on the national team.

• During the tournament, he outwrestled multiple challengers, showcasing his superior technique and strength.

Synonyms

B

to beat out

vsto outwrestle

49 3.8

Defeat others in a contest to win a job or prize

implies a more physical, strength‑based advantage in the struggle

K

to knock out

vsto outwrestle

46 3.4

To remove someone or something from a competition by defeating them

describes winning by stronger skill and sustained effort in close contact

S

to sweep

vsto outwrestle

43 3.2

To win all games or contests in a competition

refers to single physical struggle victory by greater strength or skill

O

to overwhelm

vsto outwrestle

42 4.0

Defeat someone or something completely using greater force

focuses on beating someone specifically through stronger physical struggle

W

to whup

vsto outwrestle

• Informal

33 8.6

To beat someone easily in a game or fight

is specific about winning through extra physical effort and technique

O

to outplay

vsto outwrestle

14 4.2

Do better than and beat an opponent in a game

applies this idea to a physical struggle requiring strength and extra effort

T

to trounce

vsto outwrestle

14 7.5

To beat an opponent by a large amount in a game or contest

implies winning by stronger skill and effort in a physical clash

K

to kick-ass

vsto outwrestle

• Offensive

11 8.7

To beat someone by a large amount in a contest or game

is similar but centers on physical struggle and effort rather than slang tone

O

to overmatch

vsto outwrestle

10 7.1

To be much weaker than an opponent in a fight or competition

relies on physical strength and extra effort in a close struggle

T

to thrash

vsto outwrestle

6 4.5

Beat someone completely in a game or contest

achieves victory by outdoing the opponent in a physical contest

O

to outcompete

vsto outwrestle

2 6.1

To do better than someone or something and win

is focused on beating someone specifically through physical strength and skill

O

to outfight

vsto outwrestle

1 7.2

To beat someone in a fight by being stronger or more skilled

wins through more strength, skill, or effort in a physical struggle

S

to smackdown

vsto outwrestle

• Slang

8.4

To defeat someone completely in a contest or argument

is narrower, describing victory earned by physical strength and skill

O

to overbeat

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4.9

Defeat an opponent easily in a game or contest

involves active physical effort and superior technique in the struggle

Antonyms

L

to lose

∞ 1.0

Fail to win a game or contest

How Dominant

to outwrestle

1 7.9

to dominate

275 3.7

to overpower

33 3.8

grapple

3 6.7

wrestle

3 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology